Spanish Salmon & Potatoes | Quick & Easy ONE-PAN Recipe

salmon fillets

🥗Healthier: trout fillets

💰Cheaper: tilapia fillets

Tilapia is more affordable while still providing a mild flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

white wine

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Chicken broth can add flavor without the cost of wine.

paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Cayenne pepper can provide a similar heat profile at a lower cost.

Thinly slice 1 medium-sized onion.

Thinly slice 6 cloves of garlic.

Cut 4 medium-sized potatoes (peeled, washed, and patted dry) into small bite-sized pieces (1.25 cm thick).

Pat 2 fillets of fresh salmon dry with paper towels and season with sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Cut each fillet into 2 pieces for a total of 4 pieces.

Heat a large fry pan over medium-high heat and add 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil (45 milliliters).

Add the salmon pieces to the pan in a single layer and cook for 1 minute per side for a light sear. Remove the salmon from the pan and cover with foil.

In the same pan, add the sliced onion and garlic, mixing continuously for 4-5 minutes until the onion is translucent.

Add the potato pieces, 1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme, and season generously with sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Mix and lightly fry for 2-3 minutes.

Add 1/2 cup of white wine (120 milliliters) and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, along with 1/4 teaspoon of saffron threads. Mix well and simmer for about 3 minutes until the wine reduces by half.

Add 2.5 cups of cold water (600 milliliters) to the pan, just enough to barely cover the ingredients. Bring to a boil, then cover with a lid and lower the heat to low medium. Simmer for 20-25 minutes until the potatoes are cooked through.

After 20 minutes, check the potatoes with a toothpick; they should pierce easily with some resistance.

Add 1/2 cup of frozen peas (70 grams) and the salmon pieces back into the pan. Cover and cook for another 2-4 minutes until the peas are tender and the salmon is cooked through.

Remove the pan from heat and garnish with fresh parsley.

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